Betelgeuse
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What is Betelgeuse? Inside the Strange, Volatile Star
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A blazing red supergiant shining brilliantly in the night sky, Betelgeuse is a star that has captured attention for centuries.
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Meet the Workaholic Star, Betelgeuse
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by Dave Prosper of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific The bright reddish star marking the shoulder of Orion, the…
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When Dwarfs Meet Giants and Other True Cosmic Fairy Tales
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It’s easy to get lost in fantasy worlds through science-fiction movies and novels, but did you know that some of…
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Be Glad You Don’t Have to Dust in Space!
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Come springtime you might be ready to throw open the windows and break out the feather duster, because that’s a…
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